Hoonah City School District

366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829-0157
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hoonah City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alaska for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 123 students in Hoonah City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
Public School in Hoonah City School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AK)
# Schools
1 School
500 Schools
# Students
123 Students
129,941 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
7,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Hoonah City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 52 school districts in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AK)
#34 out of 52 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hoonah City   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hoonah City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
44%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hoonah City   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hoonah City   School District and public school graduation rate of AK by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.71
# American Indian Students
100 Students
28,154 Students
% American Indian Students
81%
22%
# Asian Students
1 Student
6,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
9,661 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
3,074 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
19 Students
61,361 Students
% White Students
15%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,987 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
3%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
13%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
2,924
# Students in K Grade:
8
9,777
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
9,620
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
9,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
9,823
# Students in 4th Grade:
10
9,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
9,916
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
9,867
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
10,050
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
9,992
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
10,045
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
9,450
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
9,416
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
9,363
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $37,829 is higher than the state median of $20,243. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,585 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AK)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,630 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hoonah City   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$2,771 MM
This chart display total spending of Hoonah City   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$37,829
$20,243
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hoonah City   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$35,585
$21,325
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hoonah City   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AK by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hoonah City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hoonah City School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
366 Garteeni Hwy
Hoonah, AK 99829
(907) 945-3613
Grades: PK-12
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District manages 1 public schools serving 123 students.
What is the rank of Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District is ranked #39 out of 52 school districts in Alaska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alaska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoonah City School District?
81% of Hoonah City School District students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoonah City School District?
Hoonah City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 18:1.
What is Hoonah City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,585 is higher than the state median of $21,325. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 123 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in AK)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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